April 16th News: On April 16th, the quoted price for food-grade sodium metabisulfite (content 96.5%) in the Hunan market was 4,200 yuan per ton, representing an increase of 300 yuan per ton. The price of sodium metabisulfite continues to rise due to rising raw material costs and increased demand. Chempricehub analysis of sodium metabisulfite, Bull-Bear Score: 2. Influenced by rising raw material prices and increased demand, the spot price of sodium metabisulfite continues to climb. The quoted price in the Hunan market is 4,200 yuan per ton, up by 300 yuan per ton compared to the previous period, indicating tight market supply and strong demand, which constitutes a significant positive factor for spot prices. Rising raw material costs are driving up production expenses, while growing end-user demand is exacerbating the supply-demand imbalance. It is expected that prices will maintain an upward trend in the short term.